Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Atrophic gastritis (AG), also called metaplastic atrophic gastritis (MAG), is a chronic (long-lasting) inflammation of the stomach lining, which leads to the ...

PROSPECTIVE STUDY FOR VALIDATION OF A SINGLE PROTOCOL FOR THE 13C-UREA BREATH TEST USING TWO DIFFERENT DEVICES IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF H. PYLORI INFECTION Estudo prospectivo para validação de protocolo ...

The 13C-urea breath test (UBT) is commonly used, but it is challenging for certain patients, such as children. In these population, the stool antigen test (SAT) is easier to perform and has shown to ...

H. pylori breath test. Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that can cause chronic inflammation of the digestive system. It may lead to problems such as ulcers or cancer.

H. pylori stool antigen test and urea breath test are best suited to diagnose infection among children. ones. It is safe to use non-radioactive urea tests for children.

The H. pylori breath test measures an enzyme called urease, which is present in some microbes but not in human cells. H. pylori urease breaks down urea into CO2 and ammonia.

A urea breath test is one way doctors may test for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Learn about the procedure, results, treatment, and more.